Shift Engineer - Mechanical

1. Mechanical Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Ensure efficient maintenance of mechanical equipment such as crushers, kilns, mills, conveyors, fans, pumps, and compressors.
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper lubrication, alignment, and calibration of rotating and static equipment.

2. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for mechanical systems.
• Conduct condition monitoring (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to detect early failure signs.
• Implement maintenance best practices such as TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance).

3. Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Coordinate with the stores and procurement teams to ensure availability of critical spare parts.
• Optimize spare parts inventory levels and minimize maintenance costs.
• Maintain documentation for spare parts usage and maintenance records.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to plant safety standards and mechanical maintenance SOPs.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits for mechanical maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and environmental norms related to mechanical maintenance.

5. Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with electrical, instrumentation, and production teams to ensure plant reliability.
• Support plant expansion, modification, and debottlenecking projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing.